Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,000$
Weight | 26.4 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork Suntour MOBIE
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Groupset NX, Praxis -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Specialized 250W 70Nm mid-drive -
Battery Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated & lockable downtube battery, internal cable routing, lock and front rack mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t
Crank
Custom alloy forged crankarms, Praxis, 48T, 104BCD
Chain
KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Front: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3, Rear: Pathfinder Sport Reflect, 650Bx2.3
Brakes
Brakes
Front: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Flowset, 3D-forged alloy, 20-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 15-degree backsweep, 46mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Body Geometry Women's Contour
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Spring suspension, alloy, 40mm travel, 30.9mm, 2-bolt clamp, 34.9mm sleeve
Motor & Battery
Motor
Specialized 2.0, 70Nm torque, custom tuned motor, 250W nominal
Battery
Specialized U2-710, alloy casing, state of charge display, 710Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.478 mm | 1.439 mm | 1.405 mm | 1.405 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 724 mm | 750 mm | 777 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 639 mm | 652 mm | 676 mm |
| Reach | 423 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm | 481 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 585 mm | 615 mm | 645 mm | 675 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 450 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 mm | 1186 mm | 1212 mm | 1239 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 618 mm | 617 mm | 617 mm | 626 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through belongs to the Specialized E Turbo Vado model. 78 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized E Turbo Vado e-bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3250$. Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0 Step-Through 2023 on the other hand costs 5840$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2480$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Specialized released this model in 2023, its price was 4000$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike to this one, you will see that Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through price is 61.29% higher.
Average weight for Hybrid e-bikes
The average weight for Hybrid e-bikes is 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
considerably heavier than average, Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through has a weight of 26.4 kg (58.2 lbs). To sum up, it’s 10.97% heavier than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through components
Fork
Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through 2023 e-bike is equipped with the Suntour MOBIE fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through e-bike is equipped with the aluminum model. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.